Lightweight division win streaks show dramatic changes over three years

A historical comparison reveals significant turnover in lightweight division winning streaks over the past three years. Currently, Islam Makhachev leads with 16 consecutive wins, followed by Rafael Fiziev and Paddy Pimblett with 6 each, Chase Hooper with 5, and Nasrat Haqparast and Fares Ziam tied at 5. One year ago, the top streaks were led by Makhachev at 14, with Pimblett at 6, and three fighters tied at 5. Two years ago, Makhachev had 12, Renato Moicano and Pimblett had 5 each, and four fighters were at 4 wins. In April 2022, Charles Oliveira led with 10, Makhachev had 9, Beneil Dariush had 7, and three fighters including Arman Tsarukyan were at 5.